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Fremont-Winema National Forest

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Any Cheryl Strayed/Reese Witherspoon fans in the house? Retrace their Wild footsteps in the Fremont-Winema National Forest; part of the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail falls along the forest’s western edge. And the forest certainly is “wild”: the 2.3 million acres of lush green forests and alpine meadows shelter elk, antelope, bobcats, and bears--plus intrepid adventure seekers, like yourself! In the summer, try hiking or biking along the Crane Trail, which offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. And don’t fret when the weather turns cold and snowy; Fremont-Winema turns into a winter wonderland! Strap on ski goggles and coast downhill, or rev it up on a snowmobile at the Quartz Mountain Sno-park. Back at camp, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa--with extra marshmallows, thank you very much--and start planning for

Any Cheryl Strayed/Reese Witherspoon fans in the house? Retrace their Wild footsteps in the Fremont-Winema National Forest; part of the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail falls along the forest’s western edge. And the forest certainly is “wild”: the 2.3 million acres of lush green forests and alpine meadows shelter elk, antelope, bobcats, and bears--plus intrepid adventure seekers, like yourself! In the summer, try hiking or biking along the Crane Trail, which offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. And don’t fret when the weather turns cold and snowy; Fremont-Winema turns into a winter wonderland! Strap on ski goggles and coast downhill, or rev it up on a snowmobile at the Quartz Mountain Sno-park. Back at camp, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa--with extra marshmallows, thank you very much--and start planning for your next day in Oregon paradise.

Activities in the park

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

OHV

Snow sports

Wildlife watching

49 campgrounds in Fremont-Winema National Forest

The campground at Horseglades Trailhead gives you prime access to the Woods Line Trail, so you can hike to your heart’s content alongside Five Mile Creek. Before you arrive at the trailhead, check the campground website for any closures or alerts that you should be aware of.

The Head of the River Forest Camp is located—you guessed it—at the headwaters of the Williamson River. Fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities near the campground. Before you arrive, make sure you check the campground website for closures and alerts.

If you’re looking for a pristine picnic spot, then Campbell Lake Developed Campground is your best bet. In addition to a swell picnic area, you’ll also find a boat launch and access to the Lakes Trail System in the campground. The 18 single sites are non-reservable, so it’s first-come, first-served. Before you arrive, make sure you check the campg Read more...

Mountains, water, a pebble beach--it’s no mystery why Dead Horse Campground is full most holidays and weekends. Win the race to one of the 16 first-come, first-served sites, and you’ll be rewarded with a campground made for outdoor adventure, including fishing, hiking, swimming and boating (electric motor only, 5 mph speed limit). As summer rolls Read more...

Pines, meadows and an officially designated “Wild and Scenic" river? You’ll find it all, and more, nearby Lee Thomas Campground. The eight campsites sit along the bank of the North Fork of Sprague River, which earned the aforementioned “Wild and Scenic" honor from the Pacific Rivers Council by being straight-up abundant and awesome. Before you sna Read more...

Situated next to the loftily-named Paradise Creek, Pike’s Crossing Forest Camp has a lot to live up to—luckily, this quiet, scenic campground delivers. The creek offers some good fishing, as does the bigger—and super scenic—Sycan River nearby. Open season begins in mid-May, but check the campground website before you head over for info on closures Read more...

Pines, meadows and an officially designated “Wild and Scenic" river? You’ll find that all, and more, nearby Sandhill Crossing Developed Campground. The five campsites sit along the bank of the North Fork of Sprague River, which earned the aforementioned “Wild and Scenic" honor from the Pacific Rivers Council by being straight-up awesome. Before yo Read more...

The living (and fishing, and boating) is easy at East Bay Campground, thanks to a prime spot next to the Thompson Reservoir. That means the 18 non-reservable campsites go fast, so get there early in the week to snag a site. And be sure to check the campground website before you head out for info on closures and alerts.

Bike, hike, horseback ride and oogle at Yamsay Mountain—you can do it all at the campground at Antler Trailhead! Nearby you’ll also find access to the Fremont National Recreation Trail. Just check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive.

When you stay at Thompson Reservoir Developed Campground, you’re not pitching a tent next to a dinky little pond. When it’s all filled up, the reservoir covers over 2,000 acres! That means this is the perfect spot for boating, swimming and fishing, so jump on in. The 20 non-reservable sites go fast, though, so come early in the week to claim a spo Read more...

Fish the day away at Clear Springs Forest Camp, whose two non-reservable campsites sit alongside purty Daisy Creek. Just be sure you check the campground website before you head out; you don’t want to miss important info on closures, alerts or weather advisories.

Get a moo-ve on over to this campground whose sites sit along Dairy Creek (see what we did there?). Just check the Deadhorse Creek Forest Campground website for more information on closures and alerts before you arrive!

A shady forest cover and prime fishing location—you don’t need much more than that in a campground, and Lofton Reservoir delivers on both fronts. And at only $6/night, it’s pretty much the bargain central. Just check the campground website before you head out for closures and alerts.

Happy Camp Campground is a magical place where every frown turns upside down. Okay, maybe that’s stretching it—but the campground does offer eight swell sites right next to Dairy Creek, with plenty of opportunities to fish, hike and smile the day away! Just make sure you check the campground website for closures and alerts before you head over.

Cast a line into Silver Creek—when you pull your pole back out, we’d be more surprised if there wasn’t anything wiggling on the other end. Yep, Silver Creek March Campground is a prime fishing spot, but there’s awesome biking and hiking trails in the area too. The campground sees heavy use, so get there early in the week to snag a spot, and you’ll Read more...

Bring your fishing pole when you stay at Holbrook Reservoir Forest Campground; chances are you’ll catch something good! The six single sites and two double sites are non-reservable, although the campground doesn’t get a lot of traffic so you can probably still find a spot later in the week. Check the campground website before you arrive for info o Read more...

In life, there’s no such thing as a free ride—except at Jackson Creek Forest Camp. Stay for free at one of the 11 non-reservable campsites; just make sure not to trespass into the bordering private land. Check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive.

Few things in life are free, and camping at Dairy Point Developed Campgrounds is one of them. These five first-come, first-served sites bordering Dairy Creek sit in an area of lush wildlife, with river and stream fishing to boot. Caution, though, don’t make this site home for your party in the woods--the surrounding neighborhood is private propert Read more...

Fishing and hiking are swell at this popular campground, which sits along the Chewaucan River. The 10 sites here are non-reservable, so arrive early in the week to snag a good spot. But before you pack up the car with camping supplies (and plenty of marshmallows), check the Marster Spring Campground website for any closures or alerts.

Camp at Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead for easy access to the Fremont National Recreation Trail and the Chewaucan River. Before you start hiking, though, make sure to bring the camera. A pitstop on the pedestrian bridge overhanging the river is a must for the requisite #bridgepic! And, of course, check the campground website for closures and alerts Read more...

Fish, picnic and camp along the banks of the Chewaucan River at Upper Jones Forest Camp. Check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive to stake out one of the eight single sites. And FYI: make sure you keep your car or truck at least 100 feet away from the river’s edge, Forest Service’s orders.

Fish, picnic and camp along the banks of the Chewaucan River at Jones Crossing Forest Camp. Check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive to stake out one of the eight single sites. And FYI: make sure you keep your car or truck at least 100 feet away from the river’s edge, Forest Service’s orders.

The fishing’s good in the creek that runs by Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp, so don’t forget your tackle box! A word of warning: avoid parking your car on the grassy meadow that grows along the creek if you want to keep the Forest Service happy. Before you head out to snag a campsite, check the campground website for closures and alerts.

Are you and your equestrian pal ready to do some mountain climbing? Then saddle up at Farm Well Horse Camp Trailhead and take the five mile trail to the top of Hager Mountain. Who can say neighhh to that? Before you head out, though, check the campground website for closures, alerts and weather advisories.

The five campsites up for grabs at Upper Buck Creek Forest Camp offer the perfect home base for hiking alongside and fishing in the creek’s gentle waters. Check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive to claim your spot. And make sure you park at least 200 feet away from the edge of the creek—we don’t want your car to get Read more...

Ready to rough it a bit? Then you won’t mind the rustic setting of Lower Buck Creek Forest Camp. You’ll have to pack your own potable water, but you’ll be rewarded with scenic and peaceful campsites, and solid fishing in the creek. Just check the campground website for closures and alerts before you spot up!

Fish and frolick in the cool water of the Williamson River all day long when you stay at this campground—the 20 non-reservable campsites sit just steps from the river’s edge. And here’s a bonus for those brave souls willing to venture out during the off-season: you can camp here for free during the winter! Whenever you plan on coming out, just mak Read more...

Get cozy in Cottonwood Complex Campground, where the towering ponderosa pines and aspens provide cool shade, and the nearby Cottonwood Meadow Lake provides the perfect place for splash wars. The 33 sites here are non-reservable, so come one, come all, and come quick! But before you head out, check the campground website for for important info on c Read more...

In life, there’s no such thing as a free ride—except at Scott Creek Forest Camp! Stay for free at one of the six non-reservable campsites at this rustic campground, and check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive.

It’s a dog’s life at Dog Lake Campground—meaning you’ll probably do a lot of laying around punctuated by a madcap, muddy dash into the lake to catch some critters. Sounds good to us! Just be sure you check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive to mark your territory at one of the 16 campsites. Now who’s a good boy?!

Lake views, mountain views AND room for your horses? You’ll find it all at Fourmile Lake Campground, nestled beneath the shade of lodgepole pines at the base of Mt. McLoughlin, with Fourmile Lake nearby. Plus, 10 of the 29 campsites here are outfitted to accommodate equestrian needs. It’s a popular campground, though, so get here early in the week Read more...

It’s all about the water activities at Malone Springs Campground. You can boat, fish and even paddle the nearby canoe trail. Best of all? You can do it without a fee! Just be sure to check the campground website for closures and alerts before you head out.

The Odessa Campground is small--you can (almost) count the number of campsites on one hand--but mighty! Though the camp area is quaint, the activities are anything but--with picnicking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, hiking and hunting to keep you busy as a bee. The six campsites are non-reservable, but they don’t see much traffic so it’s probably sa Read more...

Dip your toes in Drews Creek, or go for the whole shebang at Drews Reservoir, where you can boat, water ski and swim to your heart’s content. You’ll have to load up the car to get the reservoir, though (or go for a lil’ hike to warm up the legs), since it’s two miles from the campground. This is a great spot for big families and groups; the campgr Read more...

Saddle up! Camp at the Sevenmile Equestrian Trailhead with your trusty steed for easy access to the Sevenmile Trail, which leads into the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The eight equestrian campsites here are non-reservable, but the campground hardly ever fills up. Before you head out, make sure you check the campground website for closures and alerts.

For easy access to the beautiful Miller Lake and Mount Thielson Wilderness, staying at Digit Point Campground is your best bet. The 64 campsites here are non-reservable, so try to get here earlier in the week to snag a good spot. And before you head out, be sure you check the campground website for closures and alerts.

Hikers, rejoice! Camp at Cold Spring Trailhead and you’ll have access to not one, but TWO trails–Cold Spring and South Rock Creek, which both lead into the Sky Lakes Wilderness. This trailhead gets snowy, so check the campground website for closures and weather advisories before you head out.

“Hell is other people": yay or nay? If you’re inclined to agree with famous French philosopher Satre, then Overton Reservoir Forest Camp is for you—because it’s only got one campsite. That’s right, it’ll be just you, the towering pines and the big open sky. Say ahhh! And check the campground website before you stake out your piece of solitude for Read more...

Camp at Clover Creek Trailhead for easy access to perhaps the most breathtaking scenery in all of Fremont-Winema Forest. The trail right outside your door (or, zipper) leads into the Mountain Lakes Wilderness, which is dotted with four shield volcanos and over 20 sparkling lakes. Before you set up camp, though, check out the campground website for Read more...

Don’t let the name fool you; the campground at Walt Haring Sno-Park is open year round, snow or shine. Hike in the summer or strap on your skis in the winter, but whenever you plan to camp here, just make sure you visit the campground website beforehand for important info on Old Man Winter’s whereabouts.

Que up Instagram: perched next to Lake of the Woods with Mt. McLoughlin in the distance, Sunset Campground offers epic photo opps. Come early in the week to stake your claim on one of the 64 non-reservable campgrounds, and before you head over, make sure to check the campground website for closures and alerts.

Want to go camping near a lake, in the woods? You can at Aspen Point Campground, whose 60 sites are nestled beneath a conifer forest fairly close to Lake of the Woods (talk about a fitting name!). Just make sure you check the campground website ahead of time for potential closures and alerts.

Party of one? Party on! Then amble over to the Vee Lake Trailhead campground, whose single campsite overlooks the Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge and provides easy access to the Fremont National Recreation Trail. Just make sure you check out the campground website for closures and alerts before you head over.

Seeking seclusion? Head to Can Springs Forest Camp, where you’ll only have to share the campground with one other neighbor. Yep, you’ll find just two campsites here, nestled beneath the shady forest on the edge of the high desert. Before you head out, make sure you check the campground website for important info on closures and alerts.

Get a dose of history with your stay at Corral Springs Forest Campground—the nearby old Klamath Trail was used by Indians and explorers who traveled from the Columbia River down to meet sunny California! The six sites here are non-reservable; just check the area status before you arrive.

Don’t let the name turn you off—Mud Creek Campground is actually a quiet, scenic spot with secluded campsites on the creek’s bank and stately lodgepole pines standing guard nearby. The seven single sites are non-reservable, but you’ll probably find a free spot if you roll in on the weekend. Just be sure you check the campground website for closure Read more...

Chill out beneath the pine, fir and aspen at this little slice of heaven. And we do mean little—Twin Springs Forest Camp has just three non-reservable sites up for grabs! Just make sure you check the campground website for closures and alerts before you arrive to stake your claim.

You’ll definitely hear the wind in the willows when you camp at Willow Creek Campground. The eight single sites sit right on the bank of the creek, beneath pretty ponderosa pine and aspen. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll spot Mr. Toad! Before you head over, make sure you check the campground website for important info on closures and alerts.

Camp at Deep Creek if you want to fill up a bucket full of trophy catches. Yep, the fishing’s good at Deep Creek Campground, and you won’t have to knock elbows with too many other anglers—there are only five campsites to choose from here. Just make sure you check the campground website before you head out for important closures and alerts.

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